Sobell House Hospice postcards exhibition

Karen Neville

Flex your artistic skills for a special exhibition in aid of hospice nurse training, inspired by Beth Foreman

My Lovely Postcards is a poignant art exhibition and auction raising money for Beth’s Bursary Fund, set up in memory of 32-year-old Beth Foreman. 

Beth from Watlington tragically lost her battle with bowel cancer in 2016 having been cared for at Sobell House Hospice. Her family set up the fund in her name which is used by nurses and healthcare professionals to access further training and develop skills to continually improve palliative care standards and services. 

Beth’s younger brother Jonas explained: “Beth’s Bursary Fund continues to fund palliative carers to receive the additional specialist training that enables them to deliver the extra support that makes such a difference at life end, as it did for Beth, when she was in Sobell House. Focusing on replenishing the fund continues to keep Beth’s memory very much alive, just as she was so vital and alive for the family and friends in her life.” 

Professional and budding artists and creatives are invited to submit postcard-sized artwork to the My Lovely Postcards exhibition that will fund the training for end-of-life nurses. Since it was launched in 2017, it has raised nearly £90,000 and funded training for 52 nurses and clinical staff. The exhibition name came from Beth’s dad, Neil, who used the term “my lovely” with Beth. 

Guy, Beth’s older brother, said: “Beth was extremely creative so an art exhibition was the perfect fit. It’s also really inclusive. Not everyone can run a marathon or enjoys physical challenges. Therefore we encourage people to get involved and help make this a great exhibition and a successful auction.” 

Beth Marsh, Director of Fundraising at Sobell House Hospice, said: “Whether art is your profession or simply a hobby, we welcome pieces from everyone. We’e previously secured artwork also from internationally renowned artists and celebrities including Dame Judi Dench and Mel Giedroyc which we hope to do again. Most importantly, the money raised from your art will provide vital funds to the hospice.”  

Neale Conner, Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist at Sobell House, said: “Beth’s Bursary enabled me to attend the Level 2 Psychological Skills course. This course reinforced and expanded my knowledge and skills in being able to holistically support patients in difficult and emotional situations. It also helped with personal and professional reflection helping me to maintain my resilience in my work.” 

For more details and to submit artwork – by 4th April – visit sobellhouse.org/fundraise/my-lovely-postcards-2025 .